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Former Clerk of the Legislature John Gilbert, who was deeply versed in parliamentary procedure and became a keen historian in retirement, has died at the age of 90.
Stepping down in 1989 after 14 years at the post, Mr Gilbert went on to serve as exec...
DATE: Jun 03, 2017
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The husband of Mary Elizabeth McKee, the New Zealand woman who lost her life in a boat collision on Thursday night, has been identified as Arthur McKee by a New Zealand web site.
Mr McKee, 69, was thrown from the Zodiac boat in Hamilton Harbour, alon...
DATE: Jun 03, 2017
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Roads and car parks are to be closed in Hamilton on Sunday for the tall ships bon voyage festival, as well as the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s parade rehearsal.
The two events mean that Front Street will be closed to vehicles throughout the day.
From 6am...
DATE: Jun 03, 2017
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Some 250 private jets have so far made reservations to land in Bermuda throughout the 35th America’s Cup.
Some of the most sophisticated private crafts in the world are sitting on the tarmac at LF Wade International, with many wondering who they ar...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
Equal rights campaigners were celebrating yesterday after it was revealed that Bermuda’s first gay wedding had taken place.
The marriage ceremony of Bermudian lawyer Julia Saltus and her fiancée, Judith Aidoo, was conducted at the Registry-General on...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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When people think of the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda, the pink ladies most likely spring to mind.
But the public are not necessarily aware of the critical role the charity plays in supporting the hospital and the wider community, according to gene...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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Front Street burst into life last night as thousands descended on Hamilton for Harbour Nights with a distinctly nautical feel.
The Gombeys kicked off the street festival at about 7pm with a backdrop of majestic tall ships and pristine megayachts.
The...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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America’s Cup organisers have explained why the event village will remain shut on spare race days, even when postponed racing is taking place.
On Thursday, the America’s Cup village remained closed despite a series of postponed races taking place on ...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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Two prominent politicians could be squaring off to represent Warwick North East at the General Election.
Senator Jeff Baron was rolled out for the seat at a One Bermuda Alliance press conference yesterday — and incumbent Mark Pettingill, who quit th...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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The tall ships took over Front Street yesterday morning as they made their way from St George’s to the City of Hamilton in preparation for Bermuda’s second festival in their honour.
A total of 18 ships are now lined up along the harbour with crews h...
DATE: Jun 02, 2017
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